Nigerian goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai has passed away. According to family sources, Rufai—affectionately known as Dodomayana—died on Thursday morning, July 3, after a long illness. Peter Rufai was a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Over a 20-year senior career, he played professionally in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. He proudly represented…
An Afghanistan-born coach named Ashgar tragically died during a youth training camp organized by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony, Germany. According to German media, Ashgar collapsed on the pitch of the Feralpi Arena during the lunch break on Monday. Despite immediate medical attention, he later passed away in hospital. The camp, which involved…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a profit after tax of ₦1.054 trillion for May 2025, marking a substantial 40.4% increase from the ₦748 billion recorded in April. This information is detailed in the company’s latest Monthly Report Summary for May 2025, published on Tuesday. The report also revealed that NNPCL generated…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly rebuked critics who claim the Tinubu administration is failing, describing them as “politically expired” and blind to the government’s ongoing achievements. Speaking during the flag-off and commissioning of road projects in the Ushafa-Bwari area of Abuja, Wike targeted long-time political opponents who, despite shifting…
Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. In a statement explaining his decision, Malami emphasized that his move was motivated by a deep love for Nigeria and concern…
Politician, Dino Melaye, thrilled guests at the coalition meeting in Abuja today July 2 when he sang a diss song against the ruling APC. The former Kogi West Senator sang to the excitement of all. ‘’APC comot for road, ADC don come ooo We nor get break oo…ADC don come ooo” he sang as…
Wales football legend Gareth Bale is reportedly leading a consortium that has submitted a £40 million bid to purchase Cardiff City, with backing from U.S. investors. The former Real Madrid star, who retired from professional football in 2023, had previously shown interest in acquiring Plymouth Argyle, though that deal fell through. Cardiff City’s current owner,…
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that Nigeria is in a state of complete collapse and urgently needs transformative change. Speaking to journalists during a coalition meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, July 1, Amaechi confirmed that he…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Usman Kawu, for possession of counterfeit U.S. currency. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, June 2, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the suspect was apprehended by officers from the Lawanti Airport Division during a routine surveillance operation. Kawu, a resident of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members considering defection, vowing to take decisive action against those undermining the party from within. Speaking after the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, July 2, Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum emphasized the PDP’s unity and readiness for the 2027 general…
